9 chapters across the catalog
The final donor roll of 2023 includes a long list of contributors from across the globe, along with birthday wishes for various community members. The hosts conclude the year by thanking the "trolls" and producers for their time, talent, and treasure, looking forward to the challenges of 2024.
A Republican caller on C-SPAN claimed that China intentionally released the coronavirus to trigger a global recession and warned that the virus could be transported inside the air of bubble wrap packaging. The hosts discuss the feasibility of viral survival in shipping containers and verify claims that Lysol labels list human coronavirus as a target for disinfection.
Nancy Pelosi is shown explaining the "wrap-up smear," a political tactic where a person is smeared with falsehoods that are then reported by the press to provide validation. This reported smear is then "merchandised" as a proven fact. The discussion links this to historical CIA tactics of placing stories in foreign publications to have them picked up by domestic media.
The hosts discuss a wedding gift consisting of a DeWalt drill and a 32-piece bit set. The conversation focuses on the elaborate wrapping job by Mimi Dvorak, which involved silver bows and a significant amount of glitter that has since permeated the recipient's home.
Nancy Pelosi describes a political tactic she calls the "wrap-up smear," where a falsehood is leaked to the press and then "merchandised" as a validated report. The hosts compare this to CIA and FBI psychological operations. The tactic is used to demonize opponents while claiming to focus on issues like Medicare.
Sutherland Springs Church Shooting, Donation Segment Wrap
Breaking news of a shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, is briefly mentioned as the donation segment winds down. The hosts emphasize that the show's "formula" relies on listener support to continue deconstructing such events. They promise to address all pending credits and "error" messages in future broadcasts.
The hosts briefly mention the 98% "yes" vote for Egypt's new constitution, dismissing the result as evidence of a corrupt process. They conclude the episode by thanking supporters and promising a new "white paper" on Russian media laws for the next show.
The No Agenda Hot Pockets tour will conclude with a wrap party on August 23rd on K Street in Washington, D.C. The hosts thank their various supporters and "Mr. Smith" for providing the RV, while looking forward to meeting listeners in the "Lions Den" of the nation's capital.
UK Food Champions and Nanny State Initiatives
The UK government is launching a "Food Champions" initiative where officials visit homes to advise citizens on cooking leftovers and reducing waste. This is presented as part of a broader "nanny state" agenda that uses issues like climate change to justify intrusive social monitoring.
